By: Selma Taapopi The much anticipated fourth edition of the Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (NICS 2026), scheduled for 22–24 April 2026, is expected to strengthen Namibia’s position as a cyber-resilient and responsible digital nation. This is according to conference spokesperson, Lloyd Sikeba, who says this will be achieved through policy harmonisation, capacity building and regional collaboration, particularly by fostering dialogue on cybersecurity challenges across the continent.

By: Jackson Kunatela Parts of the Katima Mulilo police station have been flooded since Sunday following a major sewage blockage. Police Station Commander Chief Inspector, Charles Mayumbelo, says strong odors and standing wastewater are creating unhealthy conditions for everyone on-site.

By: Hertha Ekandjo A new direct flight route between Namibia and Zambia is expected to strengthen tourism ties and boost regional travel when it launches in March this year. The route, operated by Proflight Zambia, will connect Windhoek and Lusaka, with a short stopover in Livingstone. Announced on Thursday in Windhoek by the Namibia Tourism Board, the new air route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, offering visitors a faster and more convenient travel option between the two countries. According to Proflight Zambia’s Director of Flight Operations, Josias Walubita, the total travel time between Lusaka and Windhoek will be just under three hours. Improved air connectivity is seen as a major driver for tourism growth, supporting tour operators, hospitality businesses and regional travel circuits. Proflight Zambia recently completed the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit, making it Zambia’s only IOSA-registered airline. The certification is expected to boost traveler confidence and support increased tourist arrivals. The Namibia Tourism Board CEO, Sebulon Chicalu, has welcomed the new route, emphasising the importance of joint marketing and demand creation. “We want to work with you, Zambia and all the airlines that are feeding us, giving us guests. In partnering up, going into the source market where you are picking up, doing campaigns, creating awareness so that we can increase the demand from the source into Namibia,” said Chicalu. Chicalu says early collaboration is key to ensuring the sustainability of the route. He further assured airlines of NTB’s support through coordinated marketing efforts in source markets.

By: Josia Shigwedha After at least 18 days of the strike action by nearly 300 Namib Mills employees, their employer has released their January salaries, which are all below N$500. Some of the affected employees told NewsOnOne that the various salary amounts they have received are not enough to cover their basic household overheads.

By: Envaalde Matheus Agriculture minister, Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi, has urged the ministry staff to remain on high alert and strengthen emergency response systems, warning that weak readiness threatens food production and public safety. Speaking at a meeting in Windhoek on Thursday, she cited recent food poisoning cases in the Kavango regions and a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in South Africa as reminders that health and agricultural risks require coordinated, rapid action. Zaamwani-Kamwi said weak supervision, poor communication and slow administration hinders the ministry’s work, hence her call for staff to focus on efficiency and effectiveness to ensure the ministry delivers for farmers and communities. She said excessive bureaucracy and unresolved backlogs, with files passing through too many desks, are holding up service delivery and must be streamlined immediately. She urged staff to eliminate procurement bottlenecks, stressing that delays and lack of accountability are disrupting operations and causing shortages of essentials.

By: Selma Taapopi Namibia’s airline passenger numbers have surpassed one million since the establishment of the Air Connect Namibia project in 2024, with travellers flying to both regional and international destinations This was shared by Namibia Airports Company (NAC) chief executive officer, Bisey Uirab , who also serves as chairperson of Air Connect Namibia, during the initiative’s meeting on Wednesday. Uirab highlighted record growth and expanded flight connectivity.

By: Josia Shigwedha Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) vice president Iipumbu Kalimbo said Namib Desert Diamonds ( Namdia) should consider appointing a leader with the capacity to grow national revenue and market the country’s diamonds. Kalimbo’s remark comes after the company advertised the chief executive position this week, following the termination of former executive Dr. Alisa Amupolo’s contract last year. Namdia said the termination was due to operational decisions she made that led to business losses during the periods from April to August 2023, as well as in May and July 2024.

By: Ketemba Tjipepa The City of Windhoek’s spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya says the city needs at least 130 buses to meet the transport demand for the nearly 500,000 residents. Amutenya said operating such a fully functional citywide bus system is estimated to cost N$230 million per year. She said currently, the municipality operates a fleet of only 50 municipal buses, which falls far short of the commuter population.